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rival

[rahy-vuhl] / ˈraɪ vəl /






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Brown plays for the Boston Celtics, a historic rival of the Los Angeles Lakers, but added that he was surprised at his treatment by the city of Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dismissed any suggestions of dressing room disharmony as the reigning European champions prepared to put their continental title on the line this midweek against domestic rivals Monaco.

From Barron's

Now the world’s oldest firearms business is taking aim at one of its biggest American rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beijing’s last five-year plan included a focus on biotechnology, as an example, and China is now rising quickly in novel biopharma IP and clinical trials, often outpacing Western rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Can any other European league rival the drama of Scotland?

From BBC